TODAY is the Senate’s turn to vote on FY2012 “Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which the House passed yesterday evening by a vote of 283-138. This bill contains $554 billion for the Pentagon base budget and another $115.5 billion for the wars, and includes dangerous provisions for the “indefinite detention” of terrorism suspects. (Roll Call Here)

We need to flood the Capitol switchboard with calls to our Senators calling upon them to Vote “No” on this dangerous and wasteful bill. Please add your voice TODAY: Capitol switchboard 202-224-3121.

Background: The House of Representatives passed the FY2012 Defense Authorization bill last May by a vote of 322-96. The Senate passed its version of the “Defense” Authorization bill last week. (Roll Call Here). A joint conference committee completed work on a final version of the NDAA over the weekend. It was this version, which just passed the House. Among its disturbing features:

Let your Senators know that you want them to vote against the FY2012 “Defense” Authorization bill because it imperils civil liberties, continues an endless war in Afghanistan and elsewhere, wastes billions of dollars that 99% of Americans need for a more secure life here at home.